Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Three cheers for the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club! 🎉

We're honored to be recognized in Durham Magazine's 2026 Best of Durham Awards, earning spots among Durham's best in:
🏆 Hotel/Bed & Breakfast
🏆 Event Planning
🏆 Full-Service Catering

These recognitions are especially meaningful because they're voted on by the Durham community. Thank you to our guests, clients, and neighbors for your support, and to our incredible team members whose dedication to exceptional hospitality makes achievements like this possible every day.

Here's to continuing to create memorable stays, unforgettable celebrations, and extraordinary dining experiences in the heart of Durham. 💙

Due to this evening's weather forecast, tonight's Sunset Serenades Live Music on the Terrace on the Green has been canceled. ☔

The weekend fun continues tomorrow at the Washington Duke Inn:

🧘 Complimentary Saturday Morning Yoga | 9 a.m. on the Outdoor Sun Deck
🎶 Saturday Jazz Brunch | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Fairview Dining Room
🔭 Complimentary Stargazing on the Terrace | Sunset just off the Fairview Terrace

Whether you're looking to unwind, indulge, or explore the night sky, we invite you to spend your Saturday with us. We look forward to seeing you at the Inn!

🏒 The road to the Cup runs through the Bull Durham Bar.

Join us for every Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Finals game and enjoy the excitement with fellow fans, canned Hurricane cocktails straight from the arena experience, ice-cold beer, and our featured Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich topped with Carolina Gold sauce, to***co onions, pepper jack, and creamy cabbage slaw.

Settle in, raise a glass, and cheer on the Canes with us. 🌀🍻



Photo courtesy of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Start your Saturday with a little sunshine, movement, and mindfulness. 🌿☀️

Complimentary Saturday Morning Yoga is back at the Washington Duke Inn all summer long! Join us at 9 a.m. on the outdoor Sun Deck beside the pool for an hour of fresh air, gentle movement, and relaxation with certified instructor Claudin Mangum of Trilogy Yoga.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or simply looking for a peaceful way to begin the weekend, all are welcome. Yoga is complimentary for hotel and restaurant guests of the Washington Duke Inn and JB Duke Hotel, as well as Executive Club members. Mats are provided—just bring yourself and settle into your weekend with us. 🧘‍♀️✨

Due to weather, Sunset Serenades Live Music on the Terrace on the Green is cancelled tonight. Catch us back there next week for some more Friday night fun!

Something delicious is on the way 🍽️✨ Whether you’re joining us in the award-winning Fairview Dining Room or dining al fresco on the terrace, enjoy seasonal flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and views that make you want to linger a little longer.

Saturday serenity is back 🌿🧘‍♀️ Complimentary Saturday Morning Yoga has returned to the Washington Duke Inn and will continue through the summer. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or just starting out, join us at 9 am on the outdoor Sun Deck adjacent to the pool for an hour of fresh air and relaxation with certified yoga instructor, Claudin Mangum of Trilogy Yoga*. Yoga is complimentary for hotel and restaurant guests of the Inn and the JB Duke Hotel, as well as Executive Club members. Mats are provided, just bring yourself and come unwind with us to start your Saturday off right!

*This Saturday will feature a special guest yoga instructor!

🚀 Mission Control has officially cleared us for takeoff! Our Flashback Flicks outdoor movie series returns to the terrace this June with a stellar lineup of space-themed favorites.🍿✨

Join us every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. from June 2 to 30 on the Terrace on the Green at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club for a five-week journey through the stars featuring beloved cosmic-inspired films, from cult favorites and nostalgic classics to family-friendly adventures. Guests can enjoy complimentary popcorn while settling in under the night sky, or order from the delicious Bull Durham Bar menu for the ultimate movie night experience.

Inspired by the spirit of the Artemis II mission, this year’s movies celebrate exploration, adventure and the wonder of space. The full screening schedule:

Tuesday, June 2 - Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
Tuesday, June 9 - WALL-E (G)
Tuesday, June 16 - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Tuesday, June 23 - Galaxy Quest (PG)
Tuesday, June 30 - Apollo 13 (PG)

No registration is required, and all screenings are open to the public and hotel guests. External food and beverage is not permitted. Join us for a movie under the stars!

Great music, great food and a touch of nostalgia — next week’s “Vintage Vibes: A Vinyl Listening Dinner Series” brings the spirit of the 80s hits to life in the Fairview Dining Room. 💿🍸

Join us for the final week of Vintage Vibes on Monday, May 11 from 5-8 p.m. as a live DJ from Hunky Dory Durham spins vinyl, while our dedicated listening station invites you to fully experience the era’s signature sound. Vinyl records will also be available for purchase on site.

The final week’s theme:
🎵 Retro Rewind: 80s Radio Gold
Turn up the nostalgia with favorites such as Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper

The final week’s featured menu, offered at limited edition, vintage-inspired pricing:
🍽 Blackened Redfish + Chocolate Mousse — $25
🍸 Fuzzy Navel — $10

Guests can indulge in these thoughtfully curated selections alongside our full Fairview Dining Room menu, available at standard pricing.

Reservations are encouraged but not required. To make reservations at the Fairview Dining Room, please call 919.493.6699 or secure your reservation online through OpenTable at https://www.opentable.com/fairview-dining-room. Learn more about the series here: https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences.

Summer sounds are in full swing at the Washington Duke ✨ Join us for Sunset Serenades every Friday night from 7 - 10 p.m. on the Terrace on the Green, now through September, where live music and golden-hour views set the perfect tone for the weekend. Then continue the melody on Saturdays with our Jazz Brunch in the Fairview Dining Room, featuring live jazz from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. alongside our AAA Four Diamond brunch experience. 🎶🥂

Visit our website to find the full line up of featured musicians: www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences